Category Archives: Elevation Tribe

The holidays can get really crazy, really fast. Whether you’re traveling to see family, hosting dinner or planning a vacation, the holiday hustle can catch up to you quickly. Here are a few essentials to keep you sane in every situation, no matter what you’re doing. FOR THE TRAVELER The Perfect Carry-On Traveling in the…

A great idea is one thing. An idea that makes investors flock is another. What makes a potential backer willing to invest? Suzy Ryoo knows what makes a business bankable—as a partner at venture firms Atom Factory and Cross Culture Ventures, she manages a portfolio of innovative companies that includes Lyft, Gimlet Media, Spotify, Wonderschool,…

Financial independence is one of the leading reasons women choose to start a business. While investing in your start-up should be a top priority. But it shouldn’t be the only one—you have to invest in yourself, too. “There is nothing more stressful than trying to stick to your business plan, but making rash decisions because…

To learn more about Evita and Nomadness Travel Tribe, visit nomadnesstv.com and audacityfest.com What inspired you to start Nomadness Travel Tribe? Being a three-time expat and living in places around the world while wanting to see more folks like me. I’ve lived in Japan, Thailand, and France. After nearly a year and a half in…

By Stephanie Smith You’ve heard the phrase, Be the change you want to see in the world. When companies want to help make the world a better place, they call Susan McPherson. The CEO and founder of McPherson Strategies helps companies including Intel, JC Penney, Tiffany & Co., Salesforce, Axiom Technologies, and Participant Media craft…

Forget to eat in between client meetings and conference calls? We’ve all been there. When hunger hits like a ton of bricks, nutritionist Mikaela Reuben has some healthy ideas to help you refuel. Below, Reuben—whose client roster includes Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson— shares a quick and easy, go-to midday meal ideas to…

By Soyini Driskell For Karla Ballard Williams, capitalism isn’t a dirty word. In fact, woven into our market-driven economy may lie the next step in how we pursue lasting social impact. “There’s nothing wrong with market-driven strategies for social change. By the way, that is capitalism!” said Williams. “We have to bring balance back into…

Domain name? Check! Office space? Check! All legal documentation in place?? Um… check? Entrepreneurs often leave themselves vulnerable over simple matters that could be avoided by working with a lawyer early on. To learn more about how entrepreneurs can get ahead of these problems, we consulted Basha Rubin, Co-Founder & CEO of Priori, a legal…

By Ericka Nicoll From root to end, hair can chart your path and reveal your history. It did just that for Jamyla Bennu. “My mom was affirming of my hair [growing up], but she didn’t have the skill-set to handle it,” she said. “I had to figure it out.” Then came the early 2000s and…

Melissa Lee is the founder of The GREEN Program, which curates travel experiences that enable young people to participate in sustainability efforts around the world. When she’s not helping people save the world via GREEN’s immersion programs, she escapes to the beach for camping weekends with her fiancé, Kaz, and their dog, Boris. Below, the…